Cranberry-Walnut Pumpkin Loaves (108-9) seasonal and a nod to Canadian Thanksgiving
Alsatian Onion Tart (426-7), which have the added benefit of giving us experience with another of the foundational recipes, Puff Pastry (46-49)

Ooh, the cranberry -walnut pumpkin loaf (page 108) sounds good.
About to watch a Baking With Julia (They are on PBS here every Saturday–love it!) and Marcel Desaulniers is about to make Chocolate Mint Nightcaps (pages 309-310) (cookies!) that look delish.